In Naruto: Reborn with a Chat Group-Chapter 142 - 141: Shameless Makoto Strikes Again

Under Makoto's intimidation, Tazuna finally broke down and spilled everything, the construction of the bridge, how Gato had set his sights on the Land of Waves, and how he had hired rogue samurai and ninjas to eliminate anyone who stood in his way.

He confessed everything, word for word.

And the moment he finished, he collapsed to the ground, clutching his head as he sobbed.

Kakashi's visible eye narrowed slightly. 'Gatou...'

A name well-known in the shinobi world. He was a wealthy and dangerous man, someone who wouldn't hesitate to use money to crush his enemies.

"Since you knew the enemy would send ninja after you, why did you lie about the mission rank?" Kakashi asked, his tone unreadable.

Tazuna, still squatting on the ground, continued sniffling, snot and tears running down his face.

"Because... because the Land of Waves is poor! Even our feudal lord barely has any money, let alone someone like me!"

His shoulders shook as he spoke. "I... I couldn't afford a B-rank mission or higher! So I had no choice but to register it as a C-rank mission, hoping you'd still accept it... and help us..."

After listening to Tazuna's words, Kakashi turned to his team. "Alright, what do you guys think? Should we continue this mission, or do we turn back?"

Makoto and Sasuke remained silent, both deep in thought. Naruto clenched his fists, his face full of excitement. He had trained hard to become a ninja, and this was his first real mission, he wasn't about to back down now.

But Sakura felt panicked. This mission was clearly beyond what they were prepared for.

"Kakashi-sensei, we're not ready for something this dangerous. Let's just go back to the village and report this to Lord Hokage!" she said hesitantly, forcing a nervous smile.

The moment she finished speaking, Tazuna, still squatting on the ground, suddenly spoke up again.

"It's fine, really... If you want to cancel the mission, then go ahead. But I'll be dead before I even make it home."

His voice wavered as he continued.

"Of course, my death won't matter to you... It's just that my poor eight-year-old granddaughter will cry her little heart out every day."

"And my daughter... Oh, she'll never forgive Konoha's ninjas for abandoning her father! But no, no, it's okay! This definitely isn't your fault! Not at all!"

Kakashi let out a deep sigh, placing a hand on his forehead. 'Ahhh... here we go....'

It was clear from his expression that he was not expecting to deal with this level of drama today.

[Senju Hashirama: So this is the situation...? They really are pitiful. Makoto, why not just help them? With your strength, it should be easy, right?]

[Uchiha Madara: Shut up, you damn idiot! Why are you still so soft-hearted?! This whole mess is Tazuna's fault! Lying about mission details puts ninjas' lives at risk!]

[This is what Makoto was talking about! He is morally kidnapping you! Wake up to reality, Hashirama!]

[Damn it! How can someone be this shameless?! Not only is he guilt-tripping them, but he's even threatening the Leaf ninja! Saying his daughter will hate them forever? Well, if she sees them as enemies, then she is an enemy! Better to nip the danger in the bud now!]

[Senju Hashirama: Uh... Madara, don't be so angry. Besides, Tazuna had his reasons for hiding the mission details, right? Didn't he say he didn't have enough money?]

[Senju Tobirama: Shut up, brother! For once, I actually agree with Madara! Not having money is not an excuse to lie about mission details!]

[Brother, think about this, if Makoto and Kakashi weren't on this team, and instead a squad of chunin had taken this mission, they could have been ambushed and killed. Would you still be making excuses for him if that happened?]

[Senju Hashirama: I... I... I just...]

[Hyuga Hizashi: Lord First, Lord Second, did you notice something else? He claims he has no money, but he sure had enough to buy plenty of alcohol.]

[Yuhi Shinku: Exactly! He keeps saying he is broke, but somehow, he's got cash for all that wine? Something doesn't add up.]

[Namikaze Minato: Who the hell cares if he dies?! Why should it matter if his granddaughter cries?! And so what if his daughter hates us for the rest of her life?!]

[Does he really think he can guilt-trip us with his pain?!]

[Let me tell you something, IT'S USELESS! BECAUSE MY PAIN IS GREATER THAN YOURS!!]

[Uchiha Izuna: Makoto isn't actually going to fall for that guy's nonsense, right? It's obvious he's trying to guilt-trip them with moral kidnapping.]

[Makoto Ito: Hahaha! Don't worry about that! He can only morally kidnap me if I have morals! But guess what? I don't have any!]

[And honestly, I agree with Grandpa Madara.]

[Since his daughter is going to hate Konoha, doesn't that mean she'll see us as enemies? In that case, wouldn't it be better to deal with that future threat right now?]

[Uchiha Madara: Well said, Makoto! I'm starting to like you more and more! How about you kick Hiruzen out and let me be your sensei instead?]

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[Makoto Ito: Hah! No need for that. To be honest, My relationship with you grandpas and the others in this group is already no different from a teacher-student bond.]

[After all, you've all passed down your knowledge and powers to me. In a way, I'm more of a student to you all than anyone else in this world!]

[Uchiha Madara: Indeed. There's nothing wrong with what you said.]

[Senju Hashirama: Oh? So I actually have another student? Nice! Hahahaha! That damn monkey Hiruzen has completely let me down, but Makoto, I have high hopes for you!]

[Go on, hurry up and call me Sensei!]

[Makoto Ito: Sigh... Alright, Fine! Sensei, Sensei, Sensei. Happy now?]

[Senju Hashirama: Hahahahaha! That's more like it!]

[The group moderator, Senju Hashirama, has shared the technique Wood Style: Wooden Golem with the group leader, Makoto Ito!]

[Makoto Ito: Grandpa First, I called you sensei a few times and you gave me a technique?!]

[Grandpa first, let's forget the teacher-student thing. If you're willing, I'd gladly be your adopted son! I'm ready to call you Father right now! Bless your child, my great father!]

[Senju Hashirama: Uh... but weren't you saying you want to marry Tsunade? If you call me Father, won't that completely mess up the family hierarchy? Besides, it's just not right!]

[Makoto Ito: Doesn't matter! We can figure out the details later! From now on, I'll call you Father, Tsunade can call you Grandpa or Father-in-law or whatever she wants and I'll call Tsunade Babe! Now THAT'S exciting!]

[Senju Hashirama: ...Why do I feel like you're way more excited about the last part?]

[Senju Tobirama: You're right, brother. This kid is a certified pervert.]

[Uchiha Madara: Oi, kid! Handle the current situation first and put your degenerate thoughts aside!]

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